JDU's Rajya Sabha Dilemma: Nitish Kumar Faces Tough Choices for 2 Seats

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News18•25-02-2026, 08:59
JDU's Rajya Sabha Dilemma: Nitish Kumar Faces Tough Choices for 2 Seats
- •JDU faces a challenge in selecting candidates for its two Rajya Sabha seats, with terms of Harivansh Narayan Singh and Ramnath Thakur ending.
- •Nitish Kumar must decide whether to re-nominate current members or introduce new faces, as JDU rarely gives a third term.
- •NDA holds a strong position with surplus votes for the fifth Rajya Sabha seat in Bihar, needing only 3 more votes to secure it.
- •Opposition unity is crucial for the fifth seat, but internal divisions and AIMIM's independent stance pose challenges.
- •Names like Manish Verma and RCP Singh are circulating for JDU, while BJP considers Nitin Navin and Pawan Singh for its quota.
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